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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Skinner Confirmed to Start Tuesday, Faces Red-Hot Wild

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Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner is slated to defend the home crease Tuesday against Minnesota, as confirmed by Tony Brar of Oilers TV. The 27-year-old has shown mixed results recently, alternating wins and losses over his last four starts, though he delivered a strong 26-save shutout in a 4-0 victory Saturday in Seattle. Despite what's been a relatively rough season overall, Skinner continues to hold the No. 1 goaltending position over Calvin Pickard. He faces a formidable opponent in the Wild, who are currently one of the NHL's hottest teams, boasting an impressive 8-0-2 record in their last 10 games.

DeSmith to Start vs. Rangers, Riding 5-0-1 Hot Streak

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Casey DeSmith (Dallas Stars) is confirmed to start Tuesday's road game against the Rangers. The veteran netminder has been exceptional recently, posting a 5-0-1 record with a 1.46 GAA and a .943 save percentage over his last six appearances. He allowed just three combined goals on 44 shots in consecutive wins against Seattle and Ottawa. This will be his first start against the Rangers, who recently lost 4-1 to the Lightning and have underwhelmed at home this season (2-8-1).

Ullmark to Start vs. Canadiens After Rough 6-Goal Loss

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Linus Ullmark (Ottawa Senators) is set to start Tuesday's road game against the Canadiens. This follows a challenging outing on Sunday where he surrendered six goals on 26 shots in a 6-1 loss to Dallas. For the season, Ullmark holds a 9-6-4 record with a 3.10 GAA and an .874 save percentage through 19 appearances. He will face a Montreal team that ranks fourth in the league with 3.42 goals per game this campaign.

Woll to Start vs. Panthers, Seeks Win After Recent Loss

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Joseph Woll (Toronto Maple Leafs) is slated to start Tuesday's road game against the Panthers. Over his last four starts, Woll has posted a 1-2-1 record with a 2.99 GAA and a .911 save percentage. In his most recent outing on Friday, the 27-year-old made 30 saves on 33 shots but was tagged with a loss against Washington. He will face a Panthers team that has dropped back-to-back games and three of their last four.

John Gibson to Start Tuesday, Aims to End Winless Drought

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John Gibson is confirmed to start in goal for the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday against the Bruins. Gibson, who hasn't secured a win since October 28th, will look to reverse his fortunes. The matchup against Boston is favorable as the Bruins will be without key players Charlie McAvoy (face) and David Pastrnak (undisclosed). Detroit previously lost 3-2 in a shootout to Boston on Saturday, though Cam Talbot was in net for that game.

Bobrovsky Starts Tuesday vs. Toronto, Aims to Rebound

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Sergei Bobrovsky is confirmed to start in goal for the Florida Panthers on Tuesday at home against Toronto. He aims to rebound after allowing eight goals on 35 shots (.771 save percentage) in recent losses to the Oilers and Flyers. Bobrovsky has not yet faced the Maple Leafs in the 2025-26 season. Historically, he holds a 16-9-1 record, 2.66 GAA, and .907 save percentage across 27 career regular-season appearances against Toronto.

Bryan Rust Delivers Three Points in Penguins' 5-1 Victory

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Bryan Rust recorded a power-play goal and two assists, one also on the power play, in Monday's dominant 5-1 win over the Flyers. The veteran winger contributed to the Penguins' first three goals, marking his third three-point performance of the season. Through 23 games, Rust has accumulated eight goals and 21 points, with two goals and 10 points specifically coming on the power play.

Crosby Scores Twice, Nears Lemieux's Franchise Points Record

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Sidney Crosby netted two goals, including the power-play game-winner, in Monday's 5-1 victory over Philadelphia. Crosby, 38, continues his strong season with 18 goals and 29 points through 25 contests. He boasts an impressive 59 goals and 137 points in 92 career games against the Flyers. With 1,716 career points, Crosby is now just seven points shy of surpassing Mario Lemieux for the Pittsburgh Penguins' all-time franchise record.

Sorokin Confirmed Starter Tuesday vs. Tampa Bay

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Ilya Sorokin is confirmed to start in goal for the New York Islanders at home against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, as reported by Stefen Rosner of NHL.com after he was the first goalie to exit the ice. Sorokin is currently in a three-game losing streak, during which he has posted a 2.47 GAA and an .868 save percentage. Despite a better GAA than his last two campaigns, he has struggled to secure wins this season, recording just seven victories in 17 outings.

Shesterkin Slated for Fifth Consecutive Start Tuesday

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Igor Shesterkin is slated to start in goal for the New York Rangers at home against the Stars on Tuesday, as reported by Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic. This will mark his fifth straight appearance in the crease. In his prior four outings, Shesterkin has posted a 3-1-0 record with a 2.27 GAA and a .921 save percentage. He had a strong November, recording a 7-5-0 record and a .907 save percentage across 12 appearances during the month.

Monahan Nets Two Goals, Game-Winner in Blue Jackets Victory

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Sean Monahan scored two goals, including the game-winner, in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 5-3 victory over the Devils on Monday. The veteran center tied the score at 2-2 early in the second period and later gave the Blue Jackets a 4-2 lead midway through the third. This marked Monahan's first multi-point performance of the campaign, and three of his five goals this season have come in his last two contests, signaling a potential breakout from an early-season slump.

Charlie Coyle Fuels Blue Jackets Win with Goal, Two Assists

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Charlie Coyle recorded a goal and two assists, including one on the power play, in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 5-3 victory over the Devils. His third-period tally secured the lead for the Blue Jackets. Acquired from the Avalanche this offseason for a checking role, Coyle has emerged as a surprising offensive contributor, accumulating two goals and nine points over his last 10 games, highlighted by a pair of three-point performances.

Monday, December 1, 2025

Crosby Nets 58th & 59th Career Goals vs. Flyers in 5-1 Victory

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Sidney Crosby showcased his enduring prowess against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, adding two more goals to his impressive career tally against the rival team. These markers, his 58th and 59th career goals specifically against the Flyers, underscored his continued excellence in the heated cross-state rivalry. Crosby's impactful performance was a key factor in propelling the Pittsburgh Penguins to a commanding 5-1 victory, further cementing his legacy in this storied matchup.

Josh Norris Returns from Injury, Explodes for 2 Goals, Assist

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Josh Norris made a triumphant return to the Buffalo Sabres lineup on Monday night, matching his career-best single game points total with 2 goals and an assist in the team's 5-1 victory over the Jets. Norris had been sidelined since suffering an upper-body injury in the season opener.

Logan Cooley (Lower Body) Confirmed in Lineup, Avoids First Game Miss

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Logan Cooley (lower body) is confirmed in the lineup for Monday's game in San Jose, successfully avoiding his first missed game of the 2025-26 campaign. The rising star had been unable to put weight on his left leg after a collision during Saturday's game against St. Louis, but the injury is now deemed a stinger rather than anything serious. Cooley will center the second line alongside Nick Schmaltz and Dylan Guenther and is expected to skate on the No. 1 power-play unit for UTA.

Parker Kelly Sidelined by Illness, Misses Avalanche Practice

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Colorado Avalanche forward Parker Kelly was sidelined by illness and absent from Monday's practice. Kelly has been a welcome revelation for the team, infusing the lineup with vitality through his energy, upbeat temperament, and unexpected aptitude for depth scoring. His status for Tuesday's game is uncertain due to the illness.

Nichushkin Sheds Non-Contact Sweater, Possible Return Tuesday

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Valeri Nichushkin has fully participated in practice without a non-contact sweater, with coach Jared Bednar stating he's a "possibility" to return to the lineup Tuesday night. Nichushkin appeared solid but slightly rigid in practice, indicating he's very close to game action. He has missed the last eight games since sustaining a lower-body injury on November 6 after blocking a shot, having recorded 5 goals and 7 assists for 12 points in 17 games prior to the injury.

MacKinnon Misses Practice Due to Illness, Triple Crown Bid Continues

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Nathan MacKinnon was absent from Monday's practice, sidelined by illness, having battled symptoms since Saturday. Despite feeling unwell, he remarkably recorded a three-point performance in Colorado's 7-2 victory over Montreal. MacKinnon currently leads the NHL with 20 goals and 44 points, and his 24 assists rank second, placing him in contention for the rare "Triple Crown." The Avalanche hope for his recovery for Tuesday's game.

Avalanche Captain Landeskog Sidelined by Illness, Misses Practice

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Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog was absent from Monday's practice, sidelined by an illness. His potential absence for Tuesday's game against Vancouver would be significant, as he has rediscovered his form with 4 goals and 4 assists in his last nine games, serving as an emotional backbone for the team.

Flyers' Tyson Foerster Suffers Upper-Body Injury in Loss to Penguins

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Philadelphia Flyers forward Tyson Foerster exited Monday's 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second period with an upper-body injury and did not return. The injury occurred while he was shooting on a 5-on-3 power play, just 43 seconds after he had tied the game 1-1 on an earlier power-play opportunity. His potential absence will be a significant loss for the Flyers.